Meaning of the word thundering in English

What does thundering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thundering

US /ˈθʌn.dɚ.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈθʌn.dər.ɪŋ/

making a loud, deep, resonant noise like thunder

Example:

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The thundering hooves of the horses shook the ground.

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A thundering applause filled the hall.

Synonym:

booming resounding rumbling roaring crashing

(informal, as an intensifier) very great or impressive

Example:

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That was a thundering good idea!

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He made a thundering mistake.

Synonym:

tremendous enormous colossal huge massive

the action of making a loud, deep, resonant noise like thunder

Example:

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The continuous thundering of the waterfall was mesmerizing.

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We heard the distant thundering of cannons.

Synonym:

rumble roar boom crash clatter